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MA54 CSS

2013 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,818 mi
Last recorded78,818 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 CSS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,818 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 78,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle at spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 73,968 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 67,728 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 56,387 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 56,387 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 45,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 37,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 36,432 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake cables outer casings split (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 33,544 miles

Exhaust front section cl;amp corroded,broken

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Pass 29 Jan 2018 30,131 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 28,467 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2016 26,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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MA54 CSS is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 43,905 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA54 CSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MA54 CSS is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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